General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc is hiring a Systems Engineer for the Regional Strike Programs (RSP) in Pittsfield, MA, with hybrid or on-site work options. This role supports mission-critical defense technology and offers benefits designed for working engineers, including flexible PTO, paid parental leave, and healthcare and wellness programs. Team members also get flexible work schedules, including a 9/80 option (every other Friday off), plus access to employee resource and social groups.

The Systems Engineer will focus on core systems work that may include Test & Integration, Requirements Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or Hardware-Systems Engineering, based on the assigned focus area. The program work is collaboration-heavy, with documentation, reviews, and verification and validation activities woven throughout the engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Perform systems engineering activities in Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems, aligned to the role’s focus area.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to help ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance.
Document, review, and manage system requirements using requirements management tools and MBSE practices.
Participate in design reviews and support verification and validation activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field.
8+ years of professional Systems Engineering experience, including work in Test & Integration, Requirements Analysis, Model Based Systems Engineering, or Hardware Systems (Master’s degree plus 6 years relevant experience).
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Experience across Systems Engineering, including Test & Integration, Requirements, MBSE, or Hardware-Systems.
Knowledge of systems design, MBSE modeling, and simulation.
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS and Cameo (or similar).
Experience with defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems.
Agile experience preferred.

Workplace, Clearance, and Citizenship

Workplace options: Hybrid or On-Site at the Pittsfield, MA facility.
U.S. citizenship required due to work performed within company facilities.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
Selected applicants will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary

USD 142,200 - 173,900 per year.

AI at Work

AI-Assisted Engineering: Use generative AI tools to accelerate tasks such as requirements analysis, test documentation, design trade studies, and report summarization.
AI Fluency: Comfort working with enterprise AI platforms and multiple AI models, including knowing when and how to apply AI effectively while following established guardrails for handling CUI and proprietary data.
Continuous AI Learning: Willingness to stay current with evolving AI capabilities and adopt new AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering productivity and quality.

Technologies: DOORS, Cameo

Benefits

401(k)
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Healthcare and wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Flexible work schedules, including 9/80 option (every other Friday off)

Systems Engineer – Regional Strike Programs(Hardware-Systems / Systems / Test & Integration / MBSE)